Another composition for improvement

[Hudders]

That kitchen looks woefully inadequate even for a small flat like that. If I'm right in thinking that the perspective we're looking at it from is a wall, that means that the only available worktop, (for chopping, etc), is the part with the can on it and even then you've got a pillar in the way, (and would that pillar be there if it was so close to the wall?). Maybe this inadequacy is what you're going for, I don't know.

Also, why the gap between the cupboard and the wall to its right? Why does the wall jut out there anyway? A better idea, I think, would be to make the kitchen have a proper corner there and have a counter on the far wall, next to the fridge, and make the full-length cupboard into one mounted on the wall above the counter.

Good work on this background; I especially like how you've handled the window, with its broken panes. 

[frenchllama]

Usual thing, I left this project to stew while everything else in life took precedence, however, I'm having another crack at this.

Firstly, thanks to everyone who continued to comment and make suggestions while I didn't touch the forums for a while. You guys prompted me to scrap the kitchen and rework it, so here's a new version to pick to bits!

I got rid of the pillar - just didn't seem to be working, and as Hudders pointed out, it wouldn't even be there if it was that close to the wall.

Oh and just for clarification, that pantry door in the old one was never meant to be hanging outwards â€" as in towards the viewer â€" it was always flat perspective, just angled down due to the hinges. Obviously that wasn't depicted very well. I've made the new cupboard door actually hang outwards this time...hopefully that's clear...? Or not?

I keep noticing how much I need just to go live alone in a cave for 10 years and actually learn to draw...

[Hudders]

It's looking really good, no need to go and live in a cave! 

Two things that jump out at me though are:

1. Shouldn't the handle on the cupboard under the sink be on the other side?
2. If the cardboard box is a cube, I don't think it has enough room to sit in that position without sticking through the wall.

You should consider tiling, or adding water damage, to the wall behind the sink.

[Cluey]

I agree, it's looking really lovely. Another great victory for the Critics Lounge!

The toaster looks a little small though.

[Ryan Timothy B]

I agree, this image is looking great.  I think it's ready to be turned into a background.  Only minor imperfections, but nothing that I can see worthwhile in delaying this background from being born.

[Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens]

I think you've done a grand job with the layout.  You should be able to get a lot of mileage out of this background.

[ALPHATT]

Seconded!

[frenchllama]

Thanks guys! I'll make those few quick alterations and actually start painting this thing.